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Billie Mae Richards(1921-2010)

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Billie Mae Richards
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Billie Mae Richards was born on 21 November 1921 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was an actress, known for The Care Bears Movie (1985), Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) and Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation (1986). She was married to Bill Richards. She died on 10 September 2010 in Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
BornNovember 21, 1921
DiedSeptember 10, 2010(88)
BornNovember 21, 1921
DiedSeptember 10, 2010(88)
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Known for

The Care Bears Movie (1985)
The Care Bears Movie
5.6
  • Tender Heart Bear
  • Mrs. Cherrywood(voice)
  • 1985
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
8.0
TV Movie
  • Rudolph(voice, as Billy Richards)
  • 1964
Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation (1986)
Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation
5.6
  • Tender Heart Bear(voice)
  • 1986
Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976)
Rudolph's Shiny New Year
6.6
TV Movie
  • Rudolph(voice, as Billie Richards)
  • 1976

Credits

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Actress

  • Alyson Court and Fred Stinson in The Big Comfy Couch (1992)
    The Big Comfy Couch
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Clowns (uncredited)
    • 2006
  • Bluehair (2001)
    Bluehair
    Short
    • Peg
    • 2001
  • Shadow Builder (1998)
    Shadow Builder
    4.8
    • Mrs. Butterman
    • 1998
  • Delta Burke in Melanie Darrow (1997)
    Melanie Darrow
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • Ma Harper
    • 1997
  • The Neverending Story (1995)
    The Neverending Story
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Sea Horse
    • Additional Voices
    • 1995–1996
  • Rupert (1991)
    Rupert
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Young Sea Serpent (voice)
    • 1994
  • Joe Flaherty in Maniac Mansion (1990)
    Maniac Mansion
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Aunt Winnie
    • 1992
  • Amanda Donohoe in The Hidden Room (1991)
    The Hidden Room
    5.6
    TV Series
    • Nonnie
    • 1991
  • Heather Locklear, Leslie Hope, and Casey Siemaszko in The Big Slice (1991)
    The Big Slice
    4.2
    • Lady Overboard
    • 1991
  • Around the World in 80 Days (1990)
    Around the World in 80 Days
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • Aouda
    • 1990
  • The Call of the Wild (1990)
    The Call of the Wild
    TV Movie
    • 1990
  • Jerry O'Connell in My Secret Identity (1988)
    My Secret Identity
    7.1
    TV Series
    • 1989
  • Alex Cord in War of the Worlds (1988)
    War of the Worlds
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Matron #1
    • 1988
  • The Care Bears Family (1986)
    The Care Bears Family
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Bright Heart Raccoon (voice)
    • 1986–1988
  • Clifford's Fun with Letters (1988)
    Clifford's Fun with Letters
    8.3
    Video
    • (voice)
    • 1988

Soundtrack

  • Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July (1979)
    Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • performer: "No Bed of Roses", "We're A Couple of Misfits"
    • 1979
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
    8.0
    TV Movie
    • performer: "We're A Couple of Misfits", "Fame and Fortune"
    • 1964

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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Clip 3:12
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Trailer 1:22
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Trailer 1:22
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Personal details

  • Official site
    • Official Site
  • Alternative names
    • Billie MaeRichards
  • Height
    • 5′ 0½″ (1.54 m)
  • Born
    • November 21, 1921
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Died
    • September 10, 2010
    • Burlington, Ontario, Canada(stroke)
  • Spouse
    • Bill Richards1940 - February 28, 1995 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Judi Richards
  • Other works
    Radio Programme, Jake and the Kid (playing The Kid)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    She earned residuals for her work in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) for only three years, although it has aired every year since its premiere.
  • Quotes
    Kids won't believe it when my grandchildren tell them that their grandmother is really "Rudolph". [from a 2005 interview with Filmfax magazine]
  • Salary
    • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
      (1964)
      $350 .00

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